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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
2
The piece contrasts the House of Lords with the House of Commons, arguing for constitutional reform and a possible Senate to balance imperial governance. It notes Liberal resolve, colonial perspectives, and calls for a broader, less parochial view of empire amid calls for constitutional evolution.
Local items report John Jackson cultivating Williamhurst peas on Kermode Street. Ashburton Sports Association meetings collapsed for lack of a quorum. A farewell social for Adjutant and Mrs Dawkins of the Salvation Army was held at the Barracks. Christchurch Presbytery discussed Rev Westbrook's illness and support. Observations note lamb markets, weather, and county racing improvements. RHEUMO ad promotes relief from rheumatism.
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A letter from H. G. Bil l on a June 11 1907 train ride accuses the Bank of New Zealand public directors of colluding with private banks to extract fees from schools and local bodies. It calls for ending cheque exchange charges and reducing account fees while noting high profits and reserve allocations.
Otago Rugby Union committee members clash over openness to the press as a motion to rescind the decision to air meetings fails eleven to five. A junior football match Hakatere versus Methven was abandoned with Hakatere defaulting. Rakaia faces Haketere in the next match with Tovey BR Mitchell Camron Healy and others listed as squad.
Route and secure one of the learning at R. D. Johnston's Cycle Sale of new bicycles second hand bicycles and all bicycle accessories reduced thirty per cent Rheumo has permanently cured thousands of sufferers from rheumatism doubt coat sciatica and bad It will cure you All stores 23rd and 4s Gd Give it a try
President Roosevelt in Norfolk Virginia urged sustaining individualism over socialism. He proposed legislation making employers bear the cost of workman compensation by raising product prices. He argued no economic distinction between negligent and unavoidable accidents and urged automatic payment under the law.
Unease in Washington grows over Tokyo dispatches noting Taft may pay courtesy calls in Japan on his way to the Philippines. Reports attribute bellicose language to Tani, head of the opposition, in a Tokyo Diet speck.
London June 11 Secretary of War Mr Haldane spoke in the Army debate praising the wish to retain national or special corps descriptions but rejected an amendment to make it statutory. He noted retention possible in many cases. Mr Balfour proposed allowing English and Scottish militia to supply drafts and serve as units. Mr Haldane, amid cheers, recognised the idea’s importance and promised earnest consideration.
The Schoonor La Jalouse bound from Cayenne to Sir Licis swamped and capsized off Barbadoes. Twenty-one persons landed. Twenty-eight passengers were drowned, including twelve women and children.
At a Victorian banquet on June 11 Hon. T Vent said investors need not fear Australian investments as security is as good as in England. He claimed socialism in England is worse than in Australia and that workers in Australia have many houses of their own.
Christina Clark, former general secretary of the New South Wales Temperance Alliance, faced an action for £1000 damages brought by William Winn over statements reflecting on moral character. The jury awarded £660.
The State Parliament will meet for a brief financial session on July 2. It is expected to last about a fortnight and will grant supply ahead of the general election.
At the Methodist Conference on June 11 the Rev C H Garland moved for permissive legislation to allow New Zealand Conference to station ministers in either representative or ministerial sessions. The amendment to mandate transfer to the representative session failed and the motion passed 53 to 20. Garland also moved to extend congratulations to Japan’s three Methodism branches on their union.
Donnepin June 11 Hodreon charged with failing to contribute 58 per week to wife Elizabeth Hodson. He claimed new work at 1 28 per day after a prior term for disobeying a maintenance order. The magistrate sentenced Hodgson to three months hard labour with warrant withheld till July 1 to allow arrears payoff.
Mr Massey spoke to Huntly Reform League supporters on June 11 praising a surplus and buoyant revenue while noting rising colonial debt at two million per year. He urged tariff revision to cut living costs, support for local government reform, and a shift from dual County Council and Road Board control. A vote of thanks followed amid enthusiasm.
In Supreme Court, John Moore alias George Johneson was sentenced to twelve months for stealing money from lodgers at the Commercial Hotel on May 10.
A petition circulated in Ashburton and South Canterbury asks Crown Lands to reserve all remaining bush around Little Mount Peel, bordered by Maister's and Acland's roads, for recreation. Signers may go to H. M. Jones shop in Eastatroot, Ashburton, to support the request.
An early 19th century remedy article touts Woods' Peppermint Cure as a universal cold and fever remedy. It claims quick relief for fevers chills and coughs and promotes household use with simple directions.
European and American items report society marriages in New York creditors seeking a receiver for Millizem Bros notable rioting in Monpaltier and treaties shaping Western Asia The Paris Le Matin notes a Czar Kaiser meeting while cricket results in London include Schwarz taking 6 for 27 and Banbury defeating New Zealand bowers UK exports certification move and Gladstone pressure over The Mikado performance sparking band protests aboard the Japanese flagship Tankuba with Mikado tunes.
United Press Association reports a June 11 manifesto issued in the Panjab signed by numerous barristers and educated leaders. It urges patriots to cooperate and promote better understanding across all races.
News dispatch reports Salar ad Dawlah the Shah’s brother defeated near Tenenan on June 1 with 40 followers as Haihur cavalry pursued him Salar ad Dawlah fled and the force was badly defeated with arrival messages dated June 2 and June 12 indicating ongoing mobile clashes.
In Dompin an inquest into the death of GP Campbell's infant found death due to suffocation from likely sleeping with its mother. The jury ruled suffocation as cause with evidence insufficient to show exact mechanism. In Invercaravin on June 12, Robert Watson aged 63 was found dead in his trap on the Winton road, cause believed to be disease.
An engine driver named Douglas Young of the Railway Department died after leaping from a moving engine and being crushed between the engine and stationary trucks in the Christchurch railway yard. He was married with one child and resided in Madras Street Sydenham. the body was taken to the morgue.
A coroner's inquest into the death of Arnold James Kingsland during a tooth extraction under chloroform found no blame. Doctors cited heart failure linked to anaesthesia but noted personal idiosyncrasies and a lack of substantial explanation, declaring the death under chloroform a mystery.
Mrs Carson offers new B S A Lady's Cycles with free wheel at £15 10s cash price to end of June James's Lady's Cycles with free wheel and front rim brake at £12 10s cash price plus numerous second hand cycles from £3 1s with a quarter of the amount deposit and balance by arrangement Purchaser Woods' Peppermint Cora recommended for bronchial cough at 6d to 2d
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